Tiffen

Tiffen 55SEP1 55mm Sepia 1 Camera Lens Filter

4.5 (6 reviews)

Add a warm, vintage brown tone to your 55mm lens shots with Tiffen's American-made Sepia 1 filter.

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Overview

The Tiffen 55mm Sepia 1 filter is a color effect filter designed to impart a warm, brownish tone to photographs and video, evoking the look of early photography and antique prints. As the lightest grade in Tiffen's Sepia filter series, the Sepia 1 applies a restrained warmth that enhances mood without dominating the image — ideal for portrait work, architectural photography, or any scene where a touch of nostalgia complements the subject. The effect is achieved optically through the glass, meaning it is baked into the captured image and does not require post-processing to apply.

Manufactured in the United States using Tiffen's proprietary ColorCore process, the filter is built with dyed glass laminated between two layers of optical glass for durability and consistent color accuracy. The 55mm thread fits directly onto compatible lenses and maintains standard filter threading on the front for stacking additional filters if needed. At just 0.16 pounds, the filter adds virtually no weight or bulk to your lens setup, making it an easy addition to any camera bag for situations where you want a warm vintage aesthetic straight out of the camera.

Key Features

Package Dimensions: 4 L x 0.9 H x 3.3 W (inches)

Package Weight : 0.16 pounds

Country of Origin : United States

55mm diameter

Specifications

Brand
Tiffen
Model
55SEP1
Filter Size
55mm
Filter Effect
Sepia 1 (light warm brown)
Country of Origin
United States
Dimensions
4 × 3.3 × 0.9 inches
Weight
0.16 lbs

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Produces a subtle, natural-looking warm tone that avoids the artificial look of heavy digital sepia filters.
  • Made in the USA using Tiffen's ColorCore glass technology for consistent optical quality.
  • Standard 55mm threading allows easy attachment and stacking with other filters.
  • Provides an in-camera effect that reduces post-processing time for vintage-style shoots.

👎 Cons

  • The Sepia 1 effect is fixed in intensity — you cannot dial it up or down like a digital filter adjustment.
  • Only available in 55mm, so a step-up ring is needed if your lenses use different thread sizes.
  • The warm cast applies uniformly across the entire frame with no selective control.
  • Limited creative use compared to post-processing, where sepia tone, intensity, and blending can be fine-tuned.

Frequently Asked Questions

It adds a subtle warm brown tone to your images, creating a nostalgic, turn-of-the-century look without being overly heavy-handed.
Sepia 1 is the lightest strength in the series, providing a gentle warm tint. Higher numbers produce progressively deeper and more saturated sepia tones.
It fits lenses with a 55mm filter thread. Check your lens cap or lens barrel markings to confirm your thread size before purchasing.
Yes, the Tiffen Sepia 1 uses standard 55mm threading and can be stacked with other filters, though stacking multiple filters may increase the risk of vignetting on wide-angle lenses.
Tiffen filters are manufactured with optically precise glass using Tiffen's ColorCore technology, made in the United States.